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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.76, 1,815.55 and 756.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.76, 1,815.55 and 756.25 is: 1,043.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.76 : 1,815.55 = 756.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.76/1,815.55 = 756.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.76x = 1,815.55 × 756.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.76x = 1,373,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,009.69/1,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.51

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